[ ] Flights in and out of Addis Ababa not safe, air traffic controllers warn> on Sep 01st 2018Kenya Air Traffic Controllers’ Association has warned flight in and out of Addis Ababa are not safe. In a communiqué dated August 30, Association President Peter Ang’awa says they are deeply concerned[...]CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE

[ ] Safarilink airline launches Nairobi-Kisumu flights> on Sep 01st 2018A new airline will on Monday launch flights on the Nairobi- Kisumu route, stepping up competition for established operators.Safarilink will launch a new service in Kisumu. It is Kenya’s premier safari[...]CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE

[ ] JKIA Achieves Last Point of Departure Status Allowing Direct Flights From Kenya to US> on Aug 29th 2018By Njenga HakeenahJomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) has achieved the Last Point of Departure status allowing JKIA to facilitate direct flights between Kenya and the US.Following the announcem[...]CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE

[ ] KQ half year loss drops to Sh3.9b, revenue up 3pc on increased passengers> on Aug 29th 2018Kenya Airways has posted a half-year loss of Sh3.9 billion, a 30 percent improvement from the Sh5.7 the airline posted in the first half of 2017.The airline’s revenue increased to Sh52.1 billion from [...]CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE

[ ] Kenya Airways set to take over operations at JKIA> on Aug 29th 2018Kenya Airways will soon take control of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport as part of a deal to secure the airline’s future. Kenya Airways Chief Executive Sebastian Mikodz says KQ and Kenya Aipo[...]CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE

[ ] Bird strike on Kenya Airways forces flight to return to Lusaka> on Aug 21st 2018A KENYA Airways flight was forced to return to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in Lusaka, last evening after it struck a bird on departure.The Embraer ERJ-190, departed shortly after 6pm and retu[...]CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE

[ ] Delta, Kenya Airways To Codeshare On Nairobi Flights> on Aug 17th 2018Delta Air Lines and Kenya Airways have agreed to a codeshare partnership in which Delta’s code will be placed on certain flights to and from the Kenyan national flag-carrier’s hub at Nairobi Jomo Keny[...]CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE

[ ] Local airline to launch direct flights from Nairobi to Mombasa> on Aug 12th 2018Low cost carrier, Silverstone Air which has debuted on the Nairobi - Mombasa route is set to start daily early morning flights from the Port city to Nairobi on August 31. The early morning service is [...]CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE

[ ] Flights at JKIA, Wilson Airport face delays as foggy weather persists> on Aug 10th 2018The Kenya Airports Authority has issued an alert to passengers expecting to land or leave from Nairobi airports that flights will be either delayed or diverted due to foggy weather.KAA further urged t[...]CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE

[ ] Kenya Airways signs service agreement with Boeing> on Jul 23rd 2018Kenya Airways and Boeing have announced an agreement to use Boeing’s Consumable and Expendable Services through a global network of parts and on-demand services.The Consumable & Expendable Service[...]CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE

[ ] Kenya Airways Launching First Nonstop Flight from Nairobi to U.S.> on Jul 16th 2018Delivering a much-needed boost to Kenya’s tourism prospects, flag carrier Kenya Airways is scheduled to begin daily, nonstop service between Nairobi and New York’s JFK Airport on Oct. 29, which will b[...]CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE

[ ] Kenya Airways seeks to run main Nairobi airport to boost earnings> on Jun 05th 2018Kenya Airways is close to winning approval to run the country’s main airport in Nairobi, looking to copy a model that has enabled rivals to overtake it, its chairman said on Monday. Michael Joseph sai[...]CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE

[ ] JKIA expands cargo capacity to handle increasing exports> on Apr 24th 2018The construction of a new transit shed at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) is ongoing in a plan aimed at expanding the facility’s cargo handling capacity by more than 10 per cent.The exp[...]CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE

[ ] Police seize 20kg narcotics at JKIA disguised as Kericho Gold tea> on Apr 18th 2018A multi-agency security team has this evening intercepted about 20 kilograms of unknown narcotic drugs at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.The drugs, suspected to be heroin were concealed as Kerich[...]CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE

[ ] KAA suspends parking fees hike at JKIA> on Apr 17th 2018The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has suspended its proposed increase in parking fees within the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for its visitors.The Authority says it has put on hold the [...]CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE

[ ] Airport authority raises parking fees at Nairobi's JKIA> on Apr 11th 2018The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has introduced new parking fees at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA),This comes as the agency seeks to maximise revenue from the facility that is [...]CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE

[ ] Air France resumes Nairobi – Paris flights after an 18-yr hiatus> on Mar 26th 2018Air France has made a comeback to Kenya 18 after its departure by partnering with KLM and Kenya Airways to launch the Paris- Nairobi route.The flight will include 3 flights operated by Air France, 14 [...]CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE

[ ] JKIA named best improved airport in Africa> on Mar 07th 2018The Jomo Kenyatta International Airport has been awarded the best-improved airport in Africa by the Airports Council International (ACI).The world Airports body has singled out JKIA’s improved custome[...]CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE

[ ] Access to Jetways JKIA facility shut to allow probe> on Feb 28th 2018The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has temporally closed access of Jetways Aviation at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) as it investigates allegations of illegal activities at the facili[...]CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE

[ ] Agency invites tenders for building new JKIA runway> on Feb 13th 2018The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has invited firms to tender for the construction of the second runway at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi.The project was first announced in 2013. [...]CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE

[ ] JKIA resumes operations after runway incident> on Feb 11th 2018Flight operations at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport resumed after the Kenya Airports Authority removed a plane that had stalled on the runway on Sunday evening.The Phoenix plane that was flyi[...]CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE

[ ] Jambojet goes regional with new route to Uganda> on Jan 22nd 2018Jambojet will start flying to Entebbe, Uganda starting February 15 at an introductory fee of Sh11,330 one way.In a statement, the low-cost airline says the double daily flights are part of its expansi[...]CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE

[ ] Passengers advised to arrive at JKIA four hours before departure time on inauguration day> on Nov 28th 2017Passengers planning to travel today via the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport have been advised by the Kenya Airports Authority to arrive at the airport four hours before their departure time due to[...]CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE

[ ] Kenya Airways gets air traffic rights in US paving way for direct flights> on Jul 06th 2017By KENNEDY KANGETHE, NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 6 – Kenya Airways (KQ) has been granted air traffic rights to the United States (US) airspaces inching closer to direct flights to the US.Transport Cabinet Sec[...]CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE

[ ] JKIA solar-powered cargo facility to reduce energy costs> on Jul 03rd 2017Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) is now proud home of East Africa’s first solar-powered cargo facility owned by Swissport Kenya Limited.Swissport commissioned the project last week in partne[...]CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE

[ ] Inaugural Safarilink direct flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar lands at the Spice Island> on Jul 03rd 2017The inaugural Safarilink direct flight servicing Nairobi to Zanzibar nonstop, four times a week, arrived Saturday morning at the Spice Island with more than fifty tourism stakeholders and members of t[...]CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE

[ ] Thugs vandalise and steal Sh2.9 million from ATM at JKIA> on Jun 20th 2017Police are holding two suspects in connection with the vandalism of an ATM at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. They are said to have stolen Sh2.9 million from the machine. The theft was discovered[...]CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE

[ ] American Imam stranded at JKIA in Nairobi after being rejected by the US> on Jun 17th 2017An American Imam has been stranded at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for a week due to immigration issues; he was flying back to the US with his family. A senior security official at t[...]CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE

[ ] New Nairobi lounge reflects ambitions of Turkish Airlines in Africa> on Jun 16th 2017An exclusive Turkish Airlines lounge in the airport of the Kenyan capital city of Nairobi is a new step in the company's ambitions in Africa, attracting domestic and international passengers from arou[...]CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE

[ ] What it took Jambojet crew to land new Bombardier aircraft in Nairobi> on Jun 11th 2017It would seem the easiest way to transport a new plane from one point to another is to just fly it. But this may prove quite a task if the plane you are transporting is a short-range type and is not a[...]CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE

[ ] First direct flight from Mogadishu after 10 years suspension> on Mar 30th 2017Direct flights between Mogadishu and Nairobi resumed Wednesday with the first commercial plane carrying 49 passengers from the Somali capital landing at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) shor[...]CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE

[ ] Oman Air set to resume Muscat Nairobi flights from March 27> on Mar 15th 2017Gulf carrier Oman Air will fly to Nairobi from March 27, marking the airline’s re-entry into the Kenyan market.The airline said its Boeing 737-800 flights will depart from Muscat on Monday, Tuesday, T[...]CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE

[ ] Siginon Aviation appointed Qatar cargo handler at JKIA> on Feb 07th 2017Siginon Aviation has been appointed the official ground and ramp handler for Qatar Airways cargo at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.The logistics and transportation firm will be handling flowe[...]CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE

[ ] Kenya implementing final requirement for direct US flights> on Feb 07th 2017Kenya is putting in place a new system for licensing engineers to meet the threshold for direct flights to the US.The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority yesterday said the structure will be in place by en[...]CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE